TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – Health officials in the British Virgin Islands say they are taking proactive steps to avoid a measles outbreak in the territory.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica says there were no nationals suffering from a rare blood clot that has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine that had been used to help countries worldwide deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CAYMAN ISLANDS – The Radiation Oncology Centre at Health City Camana Bay in the Cayman Islands has announced the introduction of Brachytherapy (BT) for cervical cancer treatment, providing a cutting-edge option for women affected by this prevalent gynecological cancer.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana is now the leading kidney transplant country within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), according to Advisor to the Minister of Health and Guyana’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Dr Leslie Ramsammy.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says he will be responding to growing  concerns following reports that the COVID 19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca  has been withdrawn from the market due to concerns of serious side effects.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The first pediatric liver resection was performed here on Thursday, May 23, on an 18-month-old female patient who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive pediatric liver cancer known as hepatoblastoma.

WASHINGTON, DC – A new World Health Organization (WHO) report says new syphilis cases among adults aged 15-49 years increased by 30 percent between 2020 and 2022 in the Americas, including the Caribbean. 

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – St. Vincent and the Grenadines has joined 10 other Caribbean countries in achieving UNAIDS  certification of the dual elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis.

During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Lloyd Bent, a 77-year-old patient at Broward Health, reflected on his recent battle with skin cancer. The seasoned insurance professional was eager to share his story about the importance of being prepared for life’s unexpected challenges.

MIAMI, FL – St. Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says the new JNF General Hospital in his twin island Federation will serve as a cornerstone of his administration’s vision to position the country as a hub of medical excellence within the Caribbean region.

WASHINGTON, DC - The Office of the Special Rapporteur on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights (REDESCA) of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is expressing concern about the growing public health crisis derived from the dengue outbreak that affects several countries in the Americas including the Caribbean.